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LA Wildfires Disaster Response
Feb. 3 Update: More than 100 animals arrive from Los Angeles At the tail end of January, Oregon Humane coordinated our third and largest transfer from shelters affected by the LA fires. This special rescue flight was made possible through partnerships with Greater Good Charities and Southwest Airlines. More than 100 cats and dogs from…
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Friends Forever: A Look Back at 2024
In 2024, 19 pets—including 16 cats and three dogs—were placed in new, loving homes thanks to the Friends Forever™ program at Oregon Humane. So many special bonds were fortified when these precious animals were given the gift of a planned future. Five of these cats belonged to longtime Oregon Humane volunteer Joanne Hodgdon. When Joanne needed…
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Our Favorite Adoptions of 2024
Finding homes for pets is one of the most important things we do at Oregon Humane. Although we facillitate more than 11,000 adoptions per year, each time an animal leaves our shelter for a new, loving home is a special moment for us. So many adoptions made 2024 memorable, but there were some that truly…
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Bonding Together for the Love of Animals
Eager to introduce more accessibility to the youth volunteer program, Monica Nash, Oregon Humane Volunteer Engagement Manager, created a unique solution called Partner Pairs. This program enables youth volunteers who need special accommodations to volunteer alongside a trusted parent or guardian. These junior animal enthusiasts spend their volunteer time interacting with and learning about animals…
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Community Coming Together
Community Coming Together 2024 (and beyond) at Oregon Humane Oregon Humane made remarkable strides in 2024 towards our mission of creating a More Humane Society, thanks to you. Our compassionate community of animal lovers came together—from Oregon Humane volunteers to adopters to generous donors—to support animals in need in some big ways! As we look…
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Oregon Humane and PAW Team Partner to Provide Spay & Neuter Services
Access to Veterinary Care for Pets in the Community Experiencing the joy that comes with having a pet in your life should be accessible to everyone. Animals can help reduce stress and produce serotonin, the happy brain chemical. At Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, their goal is to keep people and pets together, no matter…
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Honoring Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been a recognizable figure in politics for many years thanks, in part, to his signature bow tie and bicycle-shaped label pin. At Oregon Humane, he is also known for his commitment to animal welfare and his support for several key pieces of legislation, including amendments to the Animal Welfare Act. In…
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Oregon Humane Assists with Hurricane Helene Response
Images of homes being washed away, entire towns submerged in water, and landslides crushing roads were shocking. Recovery from a storm of this magnitude can take months or years. Oregon Humane has a long history of helping communities recover after natural disasters, often in partnership with national organizations like the ASPCA. Oregon Humane responders complete…
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Adopt ASAP
Working Together to Inspire Adoptions Founded in 2006, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) is a working coalition composed of five Portland/Vancouver-area animal shelters and organizations. In addition to Oregon Humane’s Portland and Salem campuses, the partnership includes Cat Adoption Team, Humane Society for Southwest Washington, Multnomah County Animal Services, and Washington County Animal Services.…
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Meatball Inspires a Gift to Animals
Nancy fell madly in love with Meatball the cat the moment she saw him. Meatball had just arrived at Oregon Humane Portland Campus as part of a Second Chance transfer from Klamath Falls. “The shelter in Klamath Falls named him Meatball, which perfectly fits his personality”, says Nancy. His adorable face won her over, complete…
